Experience Raleigh, N.C.
Tap into Raleigh's heartbeatWe partner with microentrepreneurs, cultural ambassadors, experts, and guides all over the Raleigh area to help share their stories and co-create the most interesting local experiences we can. Peer behind the curtain of your favorite food, drinks, art, and more, to connect with Raleigh in a way that puts its people first.
Experience Raleigh, N.C.
Tap into Raleigh's heartbeat
We partner with microentrepreneurs, cultural ambassadors, experts, and guides all over the Raleigh area to help share their stories and co-create the most interesting local experiences we can.
Check out some of our weekly experiences
below, or book something just for you…
Check out some of our weekly experiences below,
or go book something just for you…
Upcoming Experiences
Backyard Bounty! – Shiitake Mushroom Inoculation Workshop
Sweet Peas Urban Gardens 107 St Marys St, Garner, NCIn collaboration with Sweet Peas Urban Gardens... Join us at an incredible urban farm that is making a big difference! This weekend you'll be learning how to inoculation delicious shiitake […]
Brush the Skyline – Watercolors and Brews Workshop
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NCEnjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh's iconic Boylan bridge skyline. Dominique Weatherspoon, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you […]
Start Your Garden! – Summer Garden Seeding Workshop
Wrenn's Farm 5078 Brantley Rd, Zebulon, NCEverything you need to plan your perfect garden... In collaboration with Wrenn's Farms... Join us for some spring seeding with horticulture expert and farm owner Christina at Wrenn’s Farm. Christina […]
Cookies and Crochet! – Crochet Workshop and Dessert Sampling
The Cookie People 2237 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NCWhat could be better than creativity and cookies? In collaboration with The Cookie People... Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It's a great exercise in creativity […]
An Abundance of Succulents – Plant Grab and Garden Workshop
Wrenn's Farm 5078 Brantley Rd, Zebulon, NCThe perfect bundle of succulents awaits you... In collaboration with Wrenn's Farms... Explore the magical world of succulents with Kayla and Christina at Wrenn’s Farm. Kayla has been propagating and […]
People-First Poetry – Local Artist Showcase at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh 409 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NCPoetry like you've never heard it before... In collaboration with CAM Raleigh: The inaugural show of this series, People-First Poetry will be a monthly showcase of talented local artists. Our […]
Borrowing Something Sweet – Honey Tasting & Hive Tour
Stone Ridge Farm Market 408 Temple-Johnson Rd, Zebulon, NCThis experience is all about learning where the things you love come from. We partner with local farmers, brewers, and more to give you hands-on experiences that allow you to […]
Stop and Taste the Flowers – Herbal Tea Tasting and Workshop
The Nest 414 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NCMatthias Payton is a true artist of tastes and smells and he founded JASPER & GOLD as the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years […]
Rug Tufting Workshop at The Burrow Market
The Burrow 119 E Hargett St, Suite 10, Raleigh, NCArt can totally transform a room, so don't leave your floors out of the fun! In collaboration with Safe N Sound Rugs: Tufting is a fascinating process used to create […]
Foray into Forging – Blacksmithing Workshop at ShopSpace
ShopSpace 1505 Capital Blvd #18, Raleigh, NCA little heat, sweat, and creativity to make a truly special memory... In collaboration with ShopSpace: Visit ShopSpace, a nonprofit, community oriented workshop located right outside of downtown Raleigh that […]
Brush the Skyline – Watercolors and Brews Workshop
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NCEnjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh's iconic Boylan bridge skyline. Dominique Weatherspoon, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you […]
Trash into Treasure – Composting 101 Workshop at Raleigh City Farm
Raleigh City Farm 800 N Blount St, Raleigh, NCComposting is one of the easiest and most powerful tools in fighting global warming... In collaboration with Raleigh City Farm...May is composting month! And using compost is a fabulous way […]
Upcoming Experiences
Backyard Bounty! – Shiitake Mushroom Inoculation Workshop
Sweet Peas Urban Gardens 107 St Marys St, Garner, NCIn collaboration with Sweet Peas Urban Gardens... Join us at an incredible urban farm that is making a big difference! This weekend you'll be learning how to inoculation delicious shiitake […]
Brush the Skyline – Watercolors and Brews Workshop
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NCEnjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh's iconic Boylan bridge skyline. Dominique Weatherspoon, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you […]
Start Your Garden! – Summer Garden Seeding Workshop
Wrenn's Farm 5078 Brantley Rd, Zebulon, NCEverything you need to plan your perfect garden... In collaboration with Wrenn's Farms... Join us for some spring seeding with horticulture expert and farm owner Christina at Wrenn’s Farm. Christina […]
Cookies and Crochet! – Crochet Workshop and Dessert Sampling
The Cookie People 2237 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NCWhat could be better than creativity and cookies? In collaboration with The Cookie People... Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It's a great exercise in creativity […]
An Abundance of Succulents – Plant Grab and Garden Workshop
Wrenn's Farm 5078 Brantley Rd, Zebulon, NCThe perfect bundle of succulents awaits you... In collaboration with Wrenn's Farms... Explore the magical world of succulents with Kayla and Christina at Wrenn’s Farm. Kayla has been propagating and […]
People-First Poetry – Local Artist Showcase at CAM Raleigh
CAM Raleigh 409 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NCPoetry like you've never heard it before... In collaboration with CAM Raleigh: The inaugural show of this series, People-First Poetry will be a monthly showcase of talented local artists. Our […]
Borrowing Something Sweet – Honey Tasting & Hive Tour
Stone Ridge Farm Market 408 Temple-Johnson Rd, Zebulon, NCThis experience is all about learning where the things you love come from. We partner with local farmers, brewers, and more to give you hands-on experiences that allow you to […]
Stop and Taste the Flowers – Herbal Tea Tasting and Workshop
The Nest 414 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NCMatthias Payton is a true artist of tastes and smells and he founded JASPER & GOLD as the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years […]
Rug Tufting Workshop at The Burrow Market
The Burrow 119 E Hargett St, Suite 10, Raleigh, NCArt can totally transform a room, so don't leave your floors out of the fun! In collaboration with Safe N Sound Rugs: Tufting is a fascinating process used to create […]
Foray into Forging – Blacksmithing Workshop at ShopSpace
ShopSpace 1505 Capital Blvd #18, Raleigh, NCA little heat, sweat, and creativity to make a truly special memory... In collaboration with ShopSpace: Visit ShopSpace, a nonprofit, community oriented workshop located right outside of downtown Raleigh that […]
Brush the Skyline – Watercolors and Brews Workshop
Wye Hill 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NCEnjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh's iconic Boylan bridge skyline. Dominique Weatherspoon, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you […]
Trash into Treasure – Composting 101 Workshop at Raleigh City Farm
Raleigh City Farm 800 N Blount St, Raleigh, NCComposting is one of the easiest and most powerful tools in fighting global warming... In collaboration with Raleigh City Farm...May is composting month! And using compost is a fabulous way […]
Raleigh Bookables
These are customizeable experiences that you can book when it works for you!
Discover amazing creators and guides in Wake County and plan a birthday, anniversary, or get-together with just you and your group…
Floors Should Be Fun – Rug Tufting Workshop
With Christian Davis at The Burrow In this workshop you’ll get to work with Christian Davis, a tufting artist and local creative who will help you bring your own design to life. This workshop normally takes place at The Burrow, vendor market & creative space. It’s...
Adventure into Agave – Guided Mezcal Tasting at Gallo Pelon
With the Angela Salamanca Restaurateur and activist Angela Salamanca moved to Raleigh from Colombia in her teens, went to UNC-Chapel Hill and got into the restaurant business through family. She opened Centro in 2007 and expanded her business to Gallo Pelón and Ex...
Experience Urban Farming – Sweet Peas Urban Gardens
With the Sweet Peas TeamBuilding a food system that fosters good health for people, nature, and the local economy... The team at Sweet Peas Urban Gardens believes that urban farming is fundamental to the creation of healthy, sustainable food production for our growing...
Sunset Paddle Trip on Falls Lake
With Banks DixonBanks is the owner and operator of Frogs Hollow Outdoors, a paddlesports and adventure services outfitter, which has run trips throughout NC since 1998. Helping others have meaningful and positive experiences in the great outdoors is his passion. Banks...
Triangle Treasure Hunt
With Ben and WhitneyOriginally from Ohio, Ben and Whitney now work, play, and live in Raleigh, NC. Here Ben works at a local university helping to plan intramural sports and exciting activities around campus. He is also an avid runner and uses this as a way to explore...
Daniel Woody’s Foraging Adventure
With Daniel WoodyDaniel Woody has lived in North Carolina his whole life, and grew up in the quiet town of Oxford, NC. Growing up, he and his brothers explored the woods around his home in hopes of finding entertainment for themselves. As he explored those woods, he...
Adventures in Bloom – Metal Stamping Workshop
With Laura GerenserAn excerpt from Laura on why she creates… “I have always been a lover of the arts. In elementary school, I hot glued ribbon rosettes to pinbacks and sold them on the school bus. My mom is probably where I got the ‘crafting gene’ from. When I was...
Journey Through Sound – Live Music & Meditation Experience
With Donøvan MoranDonøvan Moran is a self-taught musician of 15 years, performing on piano, guitar, bass, synthesizer, kalimba, native flute, charango, djembe, jaw harp, xylophone, and a variety of traditional instruments. He takes a classic approach of theory-based...
Stop and Taste the Flowers – Herbal Tea Workshop
With Matthias Payton Matthias is a true artist of tastes and smells. He founded JASPER & GOLD as the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years researching how to properly steep tea while extracting flavor from natural botanical ingredients to...
Walking on Color – Street Art Walk
With Annelies Gentile and Greg WhittAnnelies believes creativity matters. She’s an executive integrative life and leadership coach, speaker, author, and artist with a Master's in coaching and a knack for poking in a good way. Her gift of presence and loving...
Experience Urban Farming – Raleigh City Farm Tour
With the Raleigh City Farm TeamA place where anyone can learn about farming... These were the words that planted the seed we now recognize as Raleigh City Farm. From the birth of the urban community farm idea in 2010, to when it came time to dig Raleigh City Farm’s...
Downtown Raleigh Coffee Stroll
With Greg WhittGreg believes life is richer when we communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with one another and with the world around us. He's an award-winning facilitator and arts educator teaching applied philosophy through music in corporations, congregations,...
Borrowing Something Sweet – Honey Tasting & Hive Tour
With Shannon and Steve BaxterSteve and Shannon Baxter are local beekeepers and business owners along with being just delightful and engaged people. They operate Baxter's Bees, a family-owned business dedicated to saving the world by restoring the honeybee population 1...
Blending Over Backwards – Olde Raleigh Distillery Tour
With Brandon McCraneyBrandon McCraney has spent years immersing himself in the spirits industry to dissect the world of whiskey. As Blender, he hand-selects and harvests each barrel to create distinct and flavorful small-batch spirits. As Distiller, he oversees the...
Brush the Skyline – Watercolors and Brews Workshop
With Lauren Blackwell Hi there! My name is Lauren and I've been calling the Raleigh area home from the moment I was born. I took my first watercolor lesson when I was 15 years old and have been hooked ever since! When I'm not painting, you can usually find me singing...
Crochet Anywhere – Crocheting Workshop & Meetup
With Suzy Hasanin Suzy is a lifelong crocheter. She’s been looping threads since a guest speaker in her 2nd grade class placed that glorious hook in her hand back in 2004. Since then, she hasn’t put it down - crocheting everything from mushroom-shaped bags to full...